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Veynes Weather in May

Veynes in May

The short of it: Veynes in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 7° · rain 77 mm · daylight 14 h 47 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Veynes brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 7°, with about 77 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 47 min in mid-May, 82 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Veynes runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Gap, 20 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Veynes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 47 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GapProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur20 km E20°8°67 mm
SisteronProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur39 km SSE22°9°60 mm
La MureAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes41 km N19°7°92 mm
DieAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes43 km NW21°9°85 mm
EmbrunProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur53 km E19°7°70 mm
NyonsAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes58 km WSW22°10°75 mm
Digne-les-BainsProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur59 km SSE21°9°61 mm
VifAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes59 km NNW22°10°85 mm

The Almanac · Veynes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Veynes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-2°68 mm12 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦
February9°-2°52 mm12 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦
March13°1°63 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April15°4°66 mm13 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
May19°7°77 mm12 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
June24°11°62 mm12 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July27°13°41 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°13°60 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
September22°10°80 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October16°6°99 mm11 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
November11°2°149 mm12 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
December7°-1°86 mm11 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Veynes in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Veynes in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 7°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Veynes?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Veynes in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Veynes in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Veynes in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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